The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 92 grants totaling $334,614 to charitable organizations.
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc gave $335K across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $334,614
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,637
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $8,164,991
- +8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (8 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Jeffrey Kraines as the contact, says to “see attached” for forms and materials, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey Kraines
Mailing address: 47 Irving Street, Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781) 454-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($25K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
435 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 435 grants of 435 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 31% to recipients in Massachusetts. Other reported shares were Colorado (6%), New Jersey (5%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 80 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $312K (2020) to $372K (2022). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases New York, NY | Support | $20,000 |
| Cfoic Heartland Falcon, CO | Support | $19,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Newton Upper Falls, MA | Support | $19,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Boston, MA | Support | $15,000 |
| One Family Fund Teaneck, NJ | Support | $15,000 |
| Camera Boston, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Chabad Chai Center of Brookline Brookline, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Emet Silver Spring, MD | Support | $10,000 |
| Fidf (NY) New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Boston, MA | Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,164,991 | $312,016 | $394,165 | $334,614 | 92 | $334,614 | $303,064 | — |
| 2023 | $7,517,206 | $506,954 | $364,584 | $343,390 | 89 | $343,390 | $317,546 | $335,215 |
| 2022 | $7,158,263 | $342,909 | $423,307 | $371,975 | 92 | $371,475 | $336,515 | $310,255 |
| 2021 | $8,200,868 | $339,463 | $426,155 | $368,400 | 81 | $368,400 | $304,368 | $311,911 |
| 2020 | $7,482,409 | $159,720 | $353,297 | $312,100 | 81 | — | $291,460 | $349,746 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, One Family Fund describes its work as providing emotional and financial support, legal aid, and comprehensive services to victims of terrorism in Israel. Jewish Family & Children’s Service describes services addressing mental health and well-being, economic insecurity, aging, parenting, and disability support. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 92 grants totaling $334,614. Grant amounts ranged from $54 to $20,000, with a median of $2,250. The largest awards included $20,000 to NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases; $19,000 each to CFOIC Heartland and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces; and $15,000 each to Jewish National Fund and One Family Fund. Other grants of $10,000 went to CAMERA, Chabad Chai Center of Brookline, EMET, FIDF (NY), Jewish National Fund, Palestinian Media Watch, and United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey L Kraines as president and Merrill M Kraines as treasurer.
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey L. Kraines, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey L. Kraines
President
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merrill M. Kraines
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc
How much does The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc give each year?
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc gave $335K across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $343K across 89 grants.
What is The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,637, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc give grants?
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (29 grants), Brooklyn, NY (16 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants) and Brookline, MA (4 grants).
Does The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 92 grants with a stated purpose on The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (92 grants).
Who are The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($25,000 across 2 grants), American Friends of Meir Panim ($20,360 across 6 grants) and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc?
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $312K.
What does The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN?
The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6163100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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